2011 MLS Season First Kick Live on ESPN - Sounders vs. Galaxy

Portland Timbers fans know that the 2011 season gets underway for them this Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park against the 2010 MLS Cup Champion Colorado Rapids at 6:00 p.m. PT on ROOT Sports, Fox Soccer Channel and KXL 750.

However, the MLS season proper though gets rolling tonight in Seattle with the Sounders FC taking on L.A. Galaxy on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN3.com at 6:30 p.m. Tune in to watch two of the Timbers' Western Conference rivals and join in below on the MLSsoccer.com hosted live chat.